Jan 10, 2022

Bennett, Mary M., 79, formerly of Pawtucket, died on January 10, 2022 at the Rhode Island Veterans Home.  She was the spouse of Bobbye J. “Sandy” Sanders.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Frederick L. Bennett Sr. and Mary (Hutchinson) Bennett.

Mary was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing, Class...

Jan 8, 2022

Bader, Pamela A., 72, of North Providence, passed peacefully Saturday evening.  She was predeceased by her beloved husband, John A. Bader.  They were married for 28 years.

Born in Providence, daughter of the late John V. Morrissette and Doris L. (Dufresne) Morrissette, she lived in North Providence for most of her life.

Pam graduated from...

Jan 8, 2022

Castiglioni, Barbara C. (Kettle) of Johnston RI, a Nurse and Supervisor at VNA of RI for 25 years before retiring in 1995 died Saturday. She was the wife of the late William O. Castiglioni. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Alton and Claire (Casey) Kettle, she lived in Johnston for 56 years. Barbara was a graduate of...

Jan 7, 2022

D’Amore, Ida (Bove), 98, of North Providence, died on Friday, January 7, 2022.  She was the beloved wife of the late Felix D’Amore and daughter of the late Francesco and Speranza Bove.

Ida was a self-employed jewelry company owner and was a lunch monitor for the Town of North Providence before retiring.  She was a loving mother,...

Jan 1, 2022

Farias, Alfreda (Pencak), 96, of North Providence, died on January 1, 2022.  She was the former wife of the late Edward Drzal.  Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Louise (Skrzypek) Pencak.

Alfreda worked for R+J Manufacturing before retiring.  She then worked as a home health aide.

She...

Dec 28, 2021

Oliveira, Joseph, 83, of North Providence, passed on December 28, 2021.  He was the loving husband of Shirley A. (Marinaccio) Oliveira.  Born in East Providence, he was a son of the late Aldifico and Mary (Perry) Oliveira.

Joseph worked as a truck driver for Consolidated Freightways for many years before retiring.  He served in the United States...

Dec 28, 2021

Carol Hope (Cunningham) Langford passed away peacefully on December 28, 2021 surrounded by her family. Carol was born on June 2, 1951, the second daughter of the late Lloyd and Dorothy Cunningham.  She lived her entire life in the towns of Smithfield and Johnston, Rhode Island where she settled and raised her family.

Carol is survived by...

Dec 27, 2021

Sparadeo, Jo-Ann E. (Cedor), 76, of North Providence, died on December 27, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital.  She was the wife of Walter A. Sparadeo, Jr. for 56 years.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Anna (Plante) Cedor.

Jo-Ann was a social worker for the State of Rhode Island for 30...

Dec 24, 2021

Johnson, Sherry L. (Callender), 67, passed on December 24, 2021 at Warren Center.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Harry and G. Evelyn (Carpenter) Callender.  Sherry will be remembered as a kind and loving person.

She is survived by her brother, Earl Callender, and her stepmother, Alice Callender.  She was the mother of...

Dec 10, 2021

On Friday December 10, 2021, Lonnie Joe Porter, 81 of North Providence, RI, passed from his life to his eternal life with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was the beloved husband of Nancy (Mitchell) Porter for 60 years. Joe, as he was known by all, was born in Easley, SC on August 1,1940 to the late Waddie...

Dec 8, 2021

Hill, Russell L., Sr., 90, died peacefully on December 8, 2021 with his son by his side.  He was the husband of Mary L. (Fleming) Hill for 50 years until her passing.  He was the son of the late William and Leona (Blais) Hill.

Russell was a self-employed cabinetmaker and secretary/treasurer of Russell Hill Enterprises for 20...

Nov 28, 2021

Lawson, Mary (Monya), 93, of North Providence, passed on November 28, 2021 in her home.  She was the daughter of the late Teet and Paraska Usenia.  Monya moved from Providence to North Providence in 1960.

Monya became active in the North Providence Senior Center in the 1970’s and made it her daily work schedule into the 1990’s....

Nov 27, 2021

Casey, Katrina R. “Kathy”, 84, of North Providence, passed away on November 27, 2021.  She was the beloved wife of William C. Casey for over 62 years.   Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Eli “Doc” Malatt, stepdaughter of the late Rose (Landers) Malatt and daughter of the late Dorothy (Slocum) Malatt.

Kathy was...

Nov 26, 2021

Derosier, Eugenie (Jean), 107, died November 26, 2021 at Heritage Hills Nursing Center in Smithfield. She was the wife of the late Albert J. Derosier. Born in Manville, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Rosealda (Gariepy) L’Heureux.

Jean was employed by the Worcester Textile Co. of Greystone for 33 years retiring in 1979.

Nov 21, 2021

Murphy, John William, 69, of North Providence, Rhode Island and Lincoln, New Hampshire passed away at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence, November 21, 2021.

He was the beloved and devoted husband of Christine A. (Cain) Murphy for forty-seven years.  Loving father of William Murphy (Amy), Jill Murphy Hungerford (David), and Leanne DeMarco (Daniel). His six...

Nov 21, 2021

Gargano, John J., 86, of North Providence, died on November 21, 2021.  He was the husband of the late Doris E. (Gervais) Gargano.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late John and Josephine (Marandola) Gargano.

John worked for the Rhode Island Department of Corrections before retiring.

He is survived by his daughter,...

Nov 20, 2021

Ware, Lois N., 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Bayberry Commons Nursing Home in Pascoag, RI.  She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas E. Ware.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Doris (Weagle) Bryant.

Lois worked as an inspection clerk for General Electric at the...

Nov 16, 2021

Thompson, Donna B., 52, of North Providence, died on November 16, 2021 at home with her family by her side.  Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of John L. and Elizabeth A. (Stowik) Thompson.

Donna had worked as a salesperson for Avon Cosmetics and had also volunteered at local hospitals.

She is survived by...

Nov 15, 2021

Charnley, Gary S., 72, of Smithfield, died on November 15, 2021 at home.  He was the husband of Lorraine (Desforges) Charnley.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Ralph and Irene (Smith) Charnley.

Gary worked for Telspan International Ltd. Of South Windsor, CT for 44 years, retiring in 2016.  He was an Army veteran...

Nov 13, 2021

Vickers, Marion M. (Smith), 78, of Lincoln, died on November 13, 2021 at Landmark Medical Center.  She was the wife of the late Walter F. Vickers.  Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth A. and Ethel M. (Smith) Smith.

Marion is survived by six children, Cindy Marois, Walter “Bubba” Vickers, Fred Vickers, Mary...